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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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